How Many Syllables In Provision?
3syllables
Provision has 3 syllables, pro-vis-ion. It is a trisyllabic word.
provision
/prəˈvɪʒ.ən/ UK /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, vis.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/prə.vɪʒ.ən/
Division By Letters
pro-vis-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Provision
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | v | ɪ | ʒ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Provision Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʒ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in provision?
Provision has 3 syllables, pro-vis-ion. In British English it is transcribed /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in provision?
The second syllable, vis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of provision?
Provision has the structure CCV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide provision into syllables?
By sound, prə.vɪʒ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, pro-vis-ion.